04-05-2023, 07:49 AM
It sounds like you have a good plan in place for utilizing both the Synology 1821+ and the TerraMaster F5-422. Here are some recommendations to help you get the most out of both devices:
Plex: Since your Synology 1821+ cannot handle Plex, using the TerraMaster F5-422 as a dedicated Plex server is a good idea. Downgrading the quality of your movies and TV shows to 720p and 1080p will help reduce storage and speed concerns. Make sure to configure your Plex server settings to optimize performance on your F5-422, such as setting the maximum quality to 1080p or lower and disabling any transcoding options.
Network setup: Teaming the 2 RJ45 1 GBE connections on the switch and connecting the 10 GBE directly to your PC is a good way to optimize network performance. Make sure to configure your network settings on both devices to ensure they are communicating properly.
RAM upgrade: Upgrading the F5-422 with an extra 8GB RAM module is a good idea, as it will help improve performance when running multiple applications and performing data-intensive tasks.
RAID configuration: Configuring the F5-422 with TRAID is a good way to expand your storage as needed, while still maintaining redundancy and data protection. Just keep in mind that RAID is not a substitute for backups, so make sure to back up your important data regularly.
External storage: Using USB enclosures to expand storage on the F5-422 is a good option, but make sure to use high-quality enclosures that are compatible with your device. The TerraMaster DAS should work as well.
Backup strategy: Storing your documents and photos on the F5-422 and backing up to the Synology 1821+ is a good way to ensure data redundancy and protection. Make sure to set up regular backups and test them to ensure they are working properly.
Plex: Since your Synology 1821+ cannot handle Plex, using the TerraMaster F5-422 as a dedicated Plex server is a good idea. Downgrading the quality of your movies and TV shows to 720p and 1080p will help reduce storage and speed concerns. Make sure to configure your Plex server settings to optimize performance on your F5-422, such as setting the maximum quality to 1080p or lower and disabling any transcoding options.
Network setup: Teaming the 2 RJ45 1 GBE connections on the switch and connecting the 10 GBE directly to your PC is a good way to optimize network performance. Make sure to configure your network settings on both devices to ensure they are communicating properly.
RAM upgrade: Upgrading the F5-422 with an extra 8GB RAM module is a good idea, as it will help improve performance when running multiple applications and performing data-intensive tasks.
RAID configuration: Configuring the F5-422 with TRAID is a good way to expand your storage as needed, while still maintaining redundancy and data protection. Just keep in mind that RAID is not a substitute for backups, so make sure to back up your important data regularly.
External storage: Using USB enclosures to expand storage on the F5-422 is a good option, but make sure to use high-quality enclosures that are compatible with your device. The TerraMaster DAS should work as well.
Backup strategy: Storing your documents and photos on the F5-422 and backing up to the Synology 1821+ is a good way to ensure data redundancy and protection. Make sure to set up regular backups and test them to ensure they are working properly.